Legal Corner
How President Biden's Minimum Wage Requirement Will Affect Construction
By John Kenney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. An increased minimum wage of $15 for all federal employees will impact both companies and workers. Newly installed President Joe Biden is moving quickly to increase the minimum wage to $15 for all federal employees, including those working on construction projects. This is likely to ...
Changes for Employers Under the Biden Administration
By Cotney - Attorneys & Consultants. After being inaugurated on January 20, President Biden wasted no time signing executive orders and rolling out other plans for change. Although many actions will need to shake out over the coming months, it seems clear that he intends to make modifications in the workplace. Below ...
New Year’s Legal Resolutions
By Cotney Construction Law. Did you make personal resolutions for 2021? What about resolutions for your business? It is a new year, and you likely entered 2021 with a host of resolutions for your personal life. But what about resolutions for your business? Just as you should take stock of yourself, you ...
The Rippling Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the South African Economy
By Corné Broodryk, Cotney Construction Law. South Africa’s Economy has been impacted greatly by the COVID-19 Pandemic. With no end in sight and research that shows that the vaccines may have lower than expected efficacy against a new strain of the coronavirus coming from South Africa, the outbreak will have long lasting ...
Understanding the Miller Act
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn why the act was created, who it does and does not protect and other details that may surprise you. Government contractors or suppliers may have heard of, or are familiar with, the Miller Act. Whether their experience was posting a bond for a government ...
Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act
By Casey Verville, Cotney Construction Law. Oregon recently became the first state to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin through ballot Measure 109. Psilocybin is a tryptamine hallucinogen identified in over 100 species of mushrooms. Commonly referred to as “magic mushrooms,” the substance produces sensory alteration and serotonergic activity, which has led ...
Top 8 Business Mistakes Roofing Contractors Make
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Make sure your roofing company is avoiding these costly mistakes. All contractors who own their own roofing companies worry about their business. They’re concerned if they are doing the right things, hiring the right people or simply doing enough to keep their business growing. Cotney Consulting ...
California Adopts New COVID-19 Regulations
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. California business owners need to be aware of new COVID-19 standards that went into effect on Monday, November 30, and will remain in effect for at least 180 days. The board that advises California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) voted on these temporary regulations ...
3 Tips for Documenting Insurance Restoration Jobs to Maximize Claims
By Kathryn Brill. Navigating the claims process can be challenging for insurance restoration contractors. There are often differences between a roofing company’s assessment of the damage and an insurance adjuster’s. The insurance company may call your assessment into question or request further information about the damage. As a result, there can be ...
3 Things to Remember if OHSA Inspectors Arrive at Your Job Site
By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law. Learn what employers should be aware of regarding OHSA obligations in Ontario. Employers have a lot of responsibility when it comes to workplace safety. Paramount among these responsibilities is to take every reasonable precaution for the safety of workers – no easy task at the best ...
